There is a seemingly infinite array of things theStar Trekfranchise has done to affect modern day culture, from setting an archetype of what space faring science fiction would look like,to inspiring a whole host of technology used every day, from computer tablets to communicators. When Gene Roddenberry first created his show, he had a very particular vision for what he wanted, includinga massive amount of cultural diversitythat is rare to see even today, let alone in the 1960s....

Summary The next console fromNintendo, provisionally dubbed the Switch 2, will feature an LCD screen that’s roughly 15% larger than that of its predecessor, an industry analyst said. This forecast, which also includes some additional predictions about the console, is the latest in a long string of evidence indicating that theSwitchsuccessor could be hitting the market sooner rather than later. According to a recent GDC study, a substantial number ofstudios are already developing games for the Switch 2....

Quick Links SincetheTalesserieslaunched in 1995, it offered players a solid action-based alternative to turn-based JRPGs in the 1990s. On the surface, the real-time combat appeared as if it had more in common with action arcade fighters. Look deeper, however, and one will find a deep and tactical fighter where the artificially controlled character’s behaviors can be adjusted to their liking. RELATED:Tales Of Arise: Beginners Tips To Get You Started Fast forward tothe latest titleTales of Ariseand it offers the player more tactics and AI adjustments to play around with....

Summary The Gallery, an online platform that allowsThe Sims 4players to share their custom creations with the world, has apparently banned the use of one seemingly innocuous word. WhileThe Sims 4has managed to avoid a lot of controversy in its 10-year-long, recent reports of the word “goth” being banned in The Gallery are leaving a lot of players confused. The Sims 4players can use the gallery to show off the houses, characters, and other creations they’ve made in the game....

No matter where gamers look, the current discussion aroundTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis mainly negative. This has nothing to do with the core game, as the original campaign and launch content turned out to be a massive hit with fans. However, the main game being so popular has been contrasted with the community’s intense dislike forTiny Tina’s Wonderlands’ DLC. While the disappointment in the shortMirrors of Mysteryand their hefty price tags is understandable, there could be a reason why they were released in place ofBorderlands’ usual expansions....

Mobile games have come a long way since their inception when they were basic puzzle and tap games. Some mobile games have grown to challenge the very limits of mobile devices, including full-blown shooters, RPGs, and more. And 2019 saw the mobile games industry shift in various ways, including the introduction of subscription services like Apple Arcade andGoogle Play Pass. Beyond subscription services and general advancements, the mobile industry has a lot of room to grow....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans have no shortage of options when it comes to customizing their large arsenals of weaponry. However, one of the premium blueprints inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris not working as intended, and players are doing their best to make Treyarch aware of the issue. The blueprint in question is forthe recently added ballistic knife. With the shootable blade being such a recent addition, its options for bundles are limited....

As the world continues to grapple with theongoing coronavirus pandemic, more companies are taking action to ensure the safety of their customers and employees. Massive retail chain Walmart has confirmed that it will soon be requiring all customers to wear masks, or “face coverings” beginning Monday, July 20. Previously, Walmart had only been requiring its employees to wear masks. According to a statement by Walmart, about 65% of its stores were already requiringface masksdue to government mandates, so this will ensure consistency across all its locations....

Studio Gainax, founded in 1984 is one ofthe anime industry’s most prolific and influentialproduction houses, having been responsible for medium-bending, genre-defining titles like the legendary classic,Neon Genesis Evangelion(1995),FLCL(2000) andGurren Lagann(2007). Anime studios all have their strengths, weaknesses and proclivities. Anime titles produced by this production studio tend to have their characters assert their dominance in an iconic standing pose seen in various characters. So, who are Gainax, and what exactly is the Gainax Pose?...

Summary The final chapter of the Tyr storyline inWorld of Warcraftfeatures a cameo from Runas, a beloved character from theLegionexpansion. After breaking the hearts of many with Runas over seven years ago,World of Warcrafthas done so once more by having him appear during the questline. InDragonflight,World of Warcraftintroduced the Silver Purpose, a sidestory centered around the resurrection of Keeper Tyr, the late Titan watcher responsible for empowering the Dragonflights. During the final arc of the questline from Patch 10....

John Wick 4just got an extra dose of martial arts prowess thanks to its newest cast member. Donnie Yen, known for his roles inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyand theIP Manseries among an always-growing collection of other films, will join up with Keanu Reeves for the latest entry in Lionsgate’s popular “person who shoots other people really cool-like” franchise. Yen will play an old friend of Reeves' title character, who shares much of his same history as well as a number of the same enemies as a result....

TheNintendo 64was released in 1996 in Japan and 1997 in Europe. It was in direct competition with Sony’s PlayStation, and at the time was the fastest and most powerful games console on the market. Despite the power and speed advantage Nintendo’s machine was never able to catch up with the PlayStation and was even outsold by Sega Saturn in its home country of Japan. This wasn’t helped by the fact that the cartridge-based games were far more expensive than the PlayStation’s CDs....

The Falcon and the Winter Soldierfinally debuted Sam Wilson’s the Falcon as the next Captain America. Viewers of the show also saw the internal crisis Steve Rogers left behind regarding the ownership of his historic mantle, at least within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With John Walker’s US Agent failing to live up to the legacy, the Falcon has huge shoes to fill in the upcomingMarvel’sCaptain America 4and beyond. RELATED:Marvel’s Avengers: The 10 Best Black Widow Outfits In The Game, Ranked...